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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Brunel University of London
scored higher in 4 categories
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Northern School of Art
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Brunel University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction.
Brunel University of London vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Brunel University of London and The Northern School of Art both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Film Production & Cinematography. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £3,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £11,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 3 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £25,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £15,500 from The Northern School of Art. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Brunel University of London is higher in 2 and The Northern School of Art in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Brunel University of London
The Northern School of Art
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Brunel University of London
81 countries · 34.6% international
- 🇮🇳India26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan11%
- 🇨🇳China6.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Brunel University of London
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
10 coursesTypical fee £21,800 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at Brunel University of London
Only at The Northern School of Art
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Brunel University of London
- £17,400
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £3,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Brunel University of London
- £24,800
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £11,300 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Brunel University of London
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
£25,000Salary (3 years)£16,00088%Satisfaction87%Drama & Theatre
£21,000Salary (3 years)£15,50081%Satisfaction95%Film Production & Cinematography
£25,000Salary (3 years)£15,50070%Satisfaction69%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBrunel University of London
MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026
£14,750
Deadline: Aug 2026
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026
100%
Deadline: N/A
Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27
100%
Deadline: N/A
Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27
100%
Deadline: N/A
Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27
100%
Deadline: N/A
The Northern School of Art
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Brunel University of London vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Brunel University of London or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £3,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £11,300 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Brunel University of London and The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is Brunel University of London or The Northern School of Art better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Brunel University of London and 87% at The Northern School of Art. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Brunel University of London or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at The Northern School of Art?
Brunel University of London teaches 59 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Law, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Civil Engineering and 51 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Brunel University of London?
The Northern School of Art teaches 3 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Creative Arts (General), Fine Art and History of Art & Design.
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